STUDENT FILE: Tearni Dargin overcomes her confidence barriers to commence a new career in hospitality with Solotel COMMUNITY PARTNER South Sydney Rabbitohs Background: The South Sydney Rabbitohs participate in the Tearni Dargin, Student National Rugby League (NRL) Tearni Dargin, 19 years old, had recently completed high school and was premiership and the club was unsure of her next steps. She had always struggled with low self-confidence formed in 1908 as one of the and found the idea of entering the workforce extremely daunting. founding members of the New South Wales Rugby Football League, making them one of Tearni said, “I found it very difficult looking for work. I was applying Australia’s oldest rugby league everywhere, but I didn’t have the experience or qualifications.” teams. After over a year of searching, employment provider Max Employment suggested Tearni sign up for the new South Sydney Rabbitohs’ Strive For Success program. Supported by Allara Learning, the Strive For Success program is aimed at helping local jobseekers to gain hospitality skills, achieve a nationally recognised qualification and secure employment in the hospitality industry. Professional trainers from Allara Learning deliver a mix of classroom-based and hands-on instruction, while a dedicated mentor from Souths Cares supports participants in completing the program and transitioning into employment. Participants also undertake work experience in a real-work environment. COMMUNITY PARTNER Working within these venues, participants become familiar with the Souths Cares organisation, its facilities, and processes. Background: Souths Cares is the community and charitable arm On completing the program, participants achieve a nationally recognised of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality and are assisted in securing sustainable established to support the local employment in the hospitality industry. community and address social need across the South Sydney region. ALLARALEARNING.COM.AU | [email protected] © 2018 ALLARA LEARNING Having completed the program, Tearni achieved a SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality and was offered a position as food and beverage attendant by ABOUT ALLARA LEARNING leading hospitality group Solotel at Cafe at The Gallery located within Art Gallery NSW. Allara Learning is a leading national vocational training Tearni remarked that the program not only helped her prepare for the company. workforce and find a job, but it also helped her meet new people, form relationships and build confidence. Allara Learning provides nationally recognised “I wasn’t interested in looking for jobs initally, because I was so shy. Through qualifications to businesses the program, I realised there is nothing to be shy about”, Tearni said. and individuals across Australia. Tailored training solutions Since starting the position in May, Tearni has overcome her are delivered onsite, self-confidence barriers and looks forward to an extensive career in in classrooms and online. hospitality. Allara Learning works with many South Cares Mentor Chantelle Young said; “Despite being shy, Tearni showed of Australia’s most respected initiative from the first day we signed her up...The course definitely assisted companies and organisations, with her low confidence and she came out with not only a job, but with the including: Merivale, Solotel, TFE confidence she needed to succeed with future endevours.” Hotels, Freedom Furniture and Billabong Group. While she initially found the idea of working within a busy cafe Founded in 2009, the company overwhelming, Tearni now hopes to one day move into a management is headquartered in Sydney with position in a fine dining venue. offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Perth. To jobseekers considering a career in hospitality, Tearni said “I was offered a job through the program and am confident anyone else would gain similar Allara Learning operates two Registered Training Organisations: opportunities.” Tactical Training Group Pty Ltd National Provider No. 91054 WG Learning Pty Ltd National Provider No. 91178 Tearni was always eager to learn and accept new challenges throughout“ the program. From her first day of work experience, she fell naturally into a hospitality role, lending help wherever she could. Cafe At The Gallery immediately recognised her potential and offered her a position...It’s truly inspiring to see how far she has come.” Lyndelle Fleming, Allara Learning Training Facilitator For more information about Strive For Success, please contact Allara Learning on 1300 772 724 or [email protected] ALLARALEARNING.COM.AU | [email protected] © 2018 ALLARA LEARNING.